A Korean Very Rare Old Tale Landscape Hanging Scroll Painting(四皓團棋-사호단기/고사인물도-古事人物圖) -18th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 18th century. anonymous This painting depicting an old 4 Chinese scholars (4 sages) who turned their backs on political power, and gathering in a deep mountain are playing “GO” in deep mountain...

Unbo, Kim Ki-Chang-雲甫-金基昶 (1931-2001)/모사본(模寫本) of 蕙園-申潤福 作):Korea, mid-20th century, This painting repainted by Unbo, Kim Ki Chang from the original paining by Hyewon, Shin Yun-bok (1758-1814) "蕙園 作 (申潤福), 倣 雲甫-金基昶”, 모사본(模寫本) by Kim Ki-Chan, 金基昶, sealed and “倣” written by the painter, with a seal reading "Kim Ki-chang in," ink and light color on paper, framed and glazed...

Unbo, Kim Ki-Chang-雲甫-金基昶 (1931-2001)/모사본(模寫本) of 蕙園-申潤福 作): Korea, mid-20th century, This painting repainted by Unbo, Kim Ki Chang from the original paining by Hyewon, Shin Yun-bok (1758-1814) "蕙園 作 (申潤福), 倣 雲甫-金基昶”,모사본(模寫本) by Kim Ki-Chan, 金基昶, sealed and “倣” written by the painter, with a seal reading "Kim Ki-chang in," ink and light color on paper, framed and glazed...

Korean Lock key 7.1/2 in diameter is in very good condition. This lock has old nice patina with three set together. Possible from 18th century.

Standing Korean guardian figure sculpted from an igneous stone, the bottom surface sculpted for insertion directly into the soil. Late-Joseon Period ca. 1900. Very minor old loss, with softening of the lines and contours. Overall lichen accumulation.

Height: 27.5 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Packaged weight: 8 kg

DPRK / North Korean Museum Book Neolithic, Koryo Dynasty etc..

The great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung said: "Our nation, celebrated for its long history and brilliant culture, has contributed a great deal of scientific creations and inventions to the treasure house of human culture since the ancient times."

Part of the introduction to this fine book...

Standing Jizo Bosatsu, the hands forming the gassho mudra of adoration, sculpted figurally from a gray-brown igneous stone. Joseon Period ca. 1700. Desirable softening of the lines and contours, with variegated lichen accumulation.

Height: 16 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Packaged weight: 2 kg

A desirable, small-scale example of Joseon-Period Buddhist stone sculpture. Uncommon.

Antique Korean bandaji (blanket storage trunk), made of beautifully rough hewn wood. A single door is hinged horizontally and opens downward to reveal a large compartment for storage. Hardware is made of iron and includes large hinges and lock plates with Buddhist symbols. Stunning warm original finish.

19th century

Dimensions: 27 1/4" high x 29 1/2" wide x 15" deep

A Very Fine, Rare and Large Korean Sea-Dragon Painting-19th C.: Korean, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, framed with plexi glass This sea dragon is leaping out with a big water-waving in sea under thick clouds in sky with lightening, exquisitely painted in ink and light color on paper, It’s in very fine condition with small parts repairs...

Beautiful Korean Antique Wood Safe with Fine Zelkova and Burlwood Grain and Lovely Floral Metalwork. The bat-shaped handle plates on the front doors are an ancient symbol of good luck because they are pronounced the same as the word for happiness, "bok". The metalwork also has lotus blossoms throughout, an ancient symbol of rebirth because the lotus rises above the muck of the pond to show its face to the Sun. 24.5w x 18d x 21h inches, 62w x 46d x 53.5h cm.

"This safe will bring to the owner a long life of happiness and good fortune. It was made in 1877 Jeung New Yeon, the 3rd year of the reign of Kwang Sir" reads the original painted inscription on the bottom of the chest. Rare Small Antique Korean Wood Safe with Original Owner Inscription, a Gorgeous Zelkova Burlwood Grain, Exotic Paulownia Wood Drawers, and a Lovely Iron Lock Plate with Multiple Bullochos, the ancient mythical longevity plant...

Rare 19th Century Korean Buddhist Scholar's Study Desk (Gyeongsang) constructed from fine zelkova wood. The upturned ends are not just aesthetically pleasing, they keep scrolls and other material from rolling off the table. The beautiful cabriolet legs include carved bamboo trunks. These desks were used in Buddhist temples for reading sutras, and came into use in the homes of scholars during the late Joseon Dynasty. 33w x 14.5d x 12.25h inches, 84w x 37d x 31h cm.

Matching Pair of 19th Century Fine Zelkova Wood Korean Antique Chests. These are so rare that, as far as we have seen in our years of experience, they are the only matching pair of antique bandaji chests ever offered for sale. On top of that, they are expertly constructed of the finest zelkova wood with a stunning grain. Each chest is 40w x 20d x 22h inches, 101.5w x 52d x 56h cm.

19th Century Korean Bandaji chest from Jeolla Province. The beautiful zelkova wood has developed a gorgeous golden hue over the years...

Large Korean 19th Century Zelkova Wood Headside Chest (Meorijang) from Gyeonggi Province. Gyeonggi Headside Chests are especially valued because they are bigger than other headside chests, and the wood work is often well done, as it is on this rich, beautiful chest of fine zelkova wood. An altogether grand and elegant piece. 40.75w x 17.75d x 39h inches, 103.5w x 45d x 99h cm.

Very Rare 18th Century Korean Coin Chest (Donkwe) with all six sides made of Zelkova Wood. You will never find another like this. With zelkova wood supplies dwindling at the end of the 18th Century, Koreans started making coin chests of zelkova on 4 sides, and pine on 2 sides. By the end of the 19th Century, coin chests were made either entirely of pine, or pine on 4 sides and zelkova on 2 sides. You will never find an older or more beautiful piece of Korean antique furniture...

18th Century Korean Iron Silver Inlay Box with Deer & Crane

It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide by 3.6 inch (9.2 cm) long. It is 1.8 lb.

It has rust, surface scratches and wears, and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).

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Red Lacquered Safe with Beautiful Metalwork with auspicious symbols: a tortoise lock (symbol of longevity),peach drawer pulls (a symbol of longevity), the diamond-shaped Seven Treasures symbol, floral scrolls throughout, and the wan (the wheel of life and symbol of universal peace and harmony) is a symbol so ancient it actually predates Buddhism and originally represented the revolving sun. In Buddhism it represents the Heart of the Buddha, happiness, and resignation of spirit...